The baby wedge

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to baby products it is named The Baby Wedge it is a developmental baby product that is made in a wedge shape out of a firm foam embodiment that is on an incline so that to aid a baby in lifting himself or herself up to build their upper and lower body muscles. The wedge also has a plurality of developmental toys on it. There are different shapes and fabric textures on the wedge, a bell and a mirror.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are a wide variety of baby products on the market, for instance resilient cushions have been developed which account for the special support needs of infants. One such cushion is disclosed under U.S. Pat. No. 5,261,134 to Matthews and is marketed under the name “BOPPY”™ and also another U.S. Pat. No. 5,546,620; also to Matthews with the same cushion or pillow just with the addition of a mat. These types of cushions do not really give the baby a lot of firm support. There are also wedge shaped pillows on the market that are used for support and alignment for all ages. There are also a variety of products that include one or more toys for baby's development. Notwithstanding the large number of existing baby products there remains a need for a foam wedge support use for belly time for the baby, which includes developmental toys. As compared to the polyfill which does not give the baby enough support like the firm foam would. That's why it would make a great new cutting edge product.

It is a crucial part of the babies development to strengthen the babies upper and lower body muscles The wedge not only gives support, as the embodiment is designed in a wedge shape, which is on an incline to aid baby in lifting their body up to build their muscles. Most important the device should include a plurality of developmental toys. The toys would stimulate babies tactile sense of touch, includes sensory input from both reaching out into the environment to touch things, like different textures which sends signals to the brain which causes formation of neuronal connections. The neuronal connections that help stimulate the brains growth, and sight of a childs healthy growth development, indeed in providing both eye/hand coordination and sound and auditory processing.

A method for facilitating early brain development said method comprising a plurality of activity items to determine said items stimulates a predetermined stage of brain development to create a brain link, and all the while the foam embodiment wedge will build the upper and lower body muscles, when in a prone position will facilitate a very important part of babies development; which is bellytime. The invention is to provide the baby in effectively developing intellectual growth, namely perceptive ability and cognitive ability and hand/eye coordination and auditory processing; but also physical growth, fine motor nerve by attracting their interest.

FIG. 1, illustration 80 , a bell is attached to the side of The Baby Wedge. Said bell is covered in satin or the like material as stated in FIG. 1, illustration 50, 60, and 70, with a crinkle sound, removable with Velcro strips, which wraps around a circle of fabric that is sewn FIG. 4 illustration 90 onto the side of the wedge. It should be noted that another favorite toy or pacifier or the alike can be attached to the circle of fabric when the bell is removed.

FIG. 1 , illustration 91 The Baby Wedge that includes a plastic baby proof mirror that is removable , which is encased in a cushioned fabric or foam or any other suitable like material to protect the baby, the encasement fabric is sewn onto the front of the wedge. The encasement fabric can be any material as stated in FIG. 1, illustrations; 50, 60 or 70.

FIG. 1, The Baby Wedge includes a safety strap which is attached approximately 8″-11″up from the bottom of the wedge. Said strap is made out of a cotton fabric strip which is approximately 4″ to 5″ wide and is sewn to left side FIG. 1, illustration 92 of the wedge that attach by Velcro or straps or other suitable means of attaching to, other cotton strap is attached to right side FIG. 1, illustration ,93 of the wedge approximately 4″ to 5″ through FIG. 1, illustration, 94, a center harness made of a cotton fabric sewn and coming up from the center approximately 6″ to 7″ center as it attaches to illustration 92 and illustration 93 with Velcro, a snap or other suitable fasteners FIG. 1 illustrations 92 and 93, can be adjusted to accommodate smaller or larger babies to secure the baby. FIG. 4, illustration, 94; back of wedge is 8″ in height said back of wedge has an opening , FIG. 4 illustration 94 with a Velcro or zipper and removal of fabric for washing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the baby wedge in accordance with the principles of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the baby wedge illustrating a baby in a prone position;

FIG. 3 is the back right view of the baby wedge;

FIG. 4 is the back left view of the baby wedge;

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is generally related to baby products, it is a wedge shaped embodiment used for babies belly time. The wedge is made of a firm foam it is on an incline to aid baby in helping the baby to lean up and develop the upper and lower body muscles. The baby wedge is covered in a cotton fabric or any fabric that would be suitable for baby and it has at least three different fabric textures, which are but not limited to satin, terrycloth or fleece and a crinkly sounding material that is sewn into the fabric so baby can touch the different textures. The baby wedge also has a bell that is attached to the front of the wedge which is removable with Velcro and can be replaced with a pacifier, or baby's favorite toy. The wedge also has a removable mirror which is encased in soft foam or any other material to make a cushion to protect baby. There is a safety strap with a harness to hold baby, made of fabric attached with Velcro or snaps or any other suitable material to secure it. The cover can be removed for easy washing with either Velcro or a zipper. The baby wedge is used for a baby to be put into a prone position and lean up from the incline and to play with all the different textures, shapes and developmental toys.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention will be described in relation to the accompanying drawings, which assist in illustrating its various features. One embodiment of the structure of The Baby Wedge is FIG. 1, illustration 10. A wedge shaped foam that is firm, high in density, and measures 27″ length, 14″ width by 8″ height. FIG. 1, illustration, 20 the baby wedge is positioned on a slant to shortest point of 1″. This will promote baby to lean on and lift them self up without sinking in, also to aid baby in building their muscles up during belly time up FIG. 2, illustration 30, when in a prone position. The embodiment cover can be made in a variety of fabrics, colors and patterns to suit the decor and style of today's parents. Also, the product can be made from organic materials.

FIG. 1, illustration 40, The Baby Wedge top view; which includes the different shapes, fabrics, textures and the developmental toys. FIG. 1 illustration, 50, terrycloth triangle FIG. 1, illustration 60 fleece square, FIG. 1 illustration 70 satin rectangle with a crinkly sounding material. It should be noted that the wedge can be made in a variety of shapes and textures which include, but are not limited to: circle, oval or of a theme print such as animals, dolls, cars or any other figure that match the theme of the outer cover of the wedge embodiment. They are sewn onto the front of the wedge. FIG. 1, illustration 70, The Baby Wedge also includes a crinkly sounding material that can be sewn under the various shapes and fabrics, includes but not limited to various textures, for instance, satin, fleece, terry, ribbed fabric or any various textures that differ and are sensory arousing to the baby so baby can be stimulated by the various textures, shapes and colors. 

1. What is claimed is :The Baby Wedge is a wedge shaped foam cushion embodiment with a plurality of developmental toys, the wedge is covered in a cotton fabric outer material and attached to the material are at least three different shapes that are made out of fabric materials that have different textures that aid in the infants tactile growth, they are sewn on the front of the wedge to the outer fabric material .A mirror is attached to the front of the wedge fabric outer material covering the embodiment, also there is a bell attached to the front of the wedge. The wedge cover is removable for easy washing.
 2. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, the outer cover can be made in a variety of fabric materials, colors and patterns could be and not limited to organic fabric materials.
 3. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, where the wedge embodiment is made of a high density firm foam cushion that is on an incline and could be made of organic but not limited to a organic soy foam
 4. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, the different shapes can be and not limited to a triangle, a square, a rectangle or a circle, or a car or animal any shape that pertains to the outer fabric material or theme.
 5. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, where the different fabric texture materials can be; but not limited to satin, fleece, terry, ribbed and a crinkly sounding material that is of plastic packaging or the alike to create a sound to attract the baby.
 6. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, where the mirror is inserted into a fabric material that could be but not limited satin, fleece, terry or any other suitable fabric material that is sewn on the front of the wedge outer fabric material.
 7. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, the outer cover is removable from Velcro 2 attaching two pieces of material together or from a zipper, snaps or similar means of attaching it to the back of the wedge.
 8. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, the fabric around the mirror is cushioned with a foam or any material that would produce a padding to protect baby.
 9. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, where the bell is covered in a fabric material of but not limited to satin, fleece, terry or the alike.
 10. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1 where Velcro tabs or the alike are sewn on each end of the bell to produce an opening.
 11. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, where the bell may be fastened by Velcro tabs, snaps or other suitable fasteners to provide the desired detachable interconnection.
 12. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 1, where the bell is attached to the front of the wedge to a piece of fabric that is sewn in a circular shape, than sewn, to the front of the wedge, for the bell to be attached through the said circular fabric.
 13. What is claimed is the baby wedge is a developmental activity product, is on an incline so baby can be positioned in a prone position so said baby can get a lift up to discover the developmental toys and different textures of the fabrics. The wedge is developing not only the senses of the baby but also the upper and lower body muscles. The baby wedge is used for belly time for the baby. There is also a safety strap that attaches through a harness seat that comes across the baby torso and the baby is protected in the harness seat.
 14. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 13, the safety strap and harness can be made of cotton material or any similar material.
 15. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 13, dimensions are approximately 27″ length by 14″ width and a height of 8″ to the shortest point at the wedge is 1″.
 16. The baby wedge as claimed in claim 13 the baby can get the firm support of the foam to get up on his upper arms to enjoy the developmental toys also to see their self in the mirror.
 17. The baby wedge is used for infants all the way up to one year depending on the baby size. 